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January 11, 2019Comments Off on Getting ready for Spring, Gardening Jobs for January﻿ Posted in: Home Improvement

Every
enthusiastic gardener is keenly aware that spring is the busiest season of the
year. Regular maintenance chores of mowing and weeding are back on the agenda
along with intense seed sowing and planting. However, there are plenty of tasks
for January to ensure preparations are well under way for spring.

Greenhouse

Thoroughly
wash the panes of glass both inside and out to maximise the light levels in
readiness for spring seedlings. Choose a mild, sunny winter’s day to ventilate
the greenhouse while washing work benches, pots and seed trays in soapy water.
Dispose of any over-wintering plants that may have succumbed to disease.
However, don’t be tempted to disturb the clutter on the floor just yet as
greenhouses are favourite hibernation places for frogs and toads.

Seeds

Spend the
worst of January’s weather choosing seeds for a colourful display in the coming
months. Some of the slower growing annuals …